There was never a Christmas in my childhood without the classic German Marzipan Potatoes or Balls. They always were mixed into the Christmas cookie plate. And you bet, these were the first that were gone! They are so easy to make. You need only a few ingredients to make them. It’s a no-bake recipe. Just … read more …
This festive German Christmas Apple Cake is perfect for the holiday menu. Because it is a “Torte” which is a multiple layered cake and it is higher than a regular cake, you would need a cake ring. The original recipe is using German gelatin and vanilla sauce which we also recommend to use. Happy Cooking! … read more …
The German Hazelnut Macaroons (in German “Haselnussmakronen”) are traditional and classic German cookies for the Holiday season and Christmas. Germany is known for its unique and delicious Christmas Bakery. If you have not made any German Christmas cookies before, then this recipe is very good to begin with. In Germany very thin wafers for these … read more …
Every year in Germany from November to December you can find the most delicious cookies in bakeries and super markets all over the nation. In my opinion Germany has the best selection of Christmas cookies and it’s so sad that this tradition is not established here in the USA. But the good thing is we … read more …
This holiday apple bread is an authentic recipe and makes a great bread for the holiday season. It contains the spices we like so much: cinnamon and cloves. These spices and apples make a wonderful combination. Happy Baking! Ingredients Holiday Apple Bread 750 g apples 250 g raisins 150 g hazelnuts, whole 200 g sugar … read more …
Christmas is BIG in Germany because it is celebrated in a special way. A way that is different from all countries in the world. Germany is true to its traditions, and this is reflecting in its culture, the crafts and the food. When it comes to unique Christmas dishes, cookies, chocolates, pastries, drinks and cakes, … read more …
A festive and delicious cake is the German Mandarine Orange Sour Cream Cake – It is called Schmandkuchen in Germany. “Schmand” is the equivalent to the American sour cream that is used for this cake. It is not curdling by the heat when baking. If you are into baking you will love this cake. Happy … read more …
Learn today how to make Original Dresdner Stollen which is a traditional Christmas cake in Germany since centuries, and this is an authentic German recipe. The “Dresdner Stollen” is popular all over the world. This German cake has its own history. Have you ever asked yourself what it is actually symbolizing? The form of the … read more …